How can I change my Passwort of CIT Account?
Last modified by Aysegül Omus on 2026/05/20 18:55
Change your CIT-Credentials
1. Change password
You can change your CIT Credentials password on the lxhalle.cit.tum.de Server. (Connect via secure shell) using the command passwd.
1.1 On black boxes in Rechnerhalle,
start the terminal
passwd
1.2 On the MyITO Website
First, you need to log on with your CIT Credentials:
https://my.ito.cit.tum.de/reset_password/ -> cit-loginname@cit.tum.de and passwort

Select Change Password from the left-hand tab.

Then enter the current password once and the new password twice in the input fields and click Submit.

1.3 Connect to the Server lxhalle.cit.tum.de from your Computer via Secure Shell
1.2.1 Linux and Mac OS
Start terminal
ssh <CIT-Login>@lxhalle.cit.tum.de and give your current password.
passwd
1.2.2 Windows
In Windows, you can connect to lxhalle.cit.tum.de via SSH using PuTTY. Click here
for instructions on how to create an SSH Connection.